MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Rate Reduction of Diabetic Supplies - Test Strips and Lancets pdf
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)·CT · Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Reimbursement
Effective date
Jul 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) is significantly reducing reimbursement rates for diabetic test strips and lancets effective July 1, 2021. Test strips drop from $31.40 to $8.32 per 50 strips, and lancets drop from $10.25 to $1.42 per 100-count box when billed by Medical Equipment, Devices and Supplies providers.
Action Required
By July 1, 2021: Billing team must update fee schedules in billing system for HCPCS codes A4253 and A4259 to reflect new Connecticut Medicaid rates. Download updated fee schedules from www.ctdssmap.com under Provider Fee Schedule Download. For CGM supplies under K0553, ensure claims accurately reflect the new reduced rates for included test strips and lancets. Note that these supplies are now available through pharmacy Point of Sale for HUSKY members.